Category Archives: Year A

COCU10A.Epiphany2A

Posted on December 19, 2019 by admin

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1: 29-42 Resources: Textweek, Church of Scotland Starters for Sunday, Commentary: (a multitude of links on Textweek also) Rev Andrew Prior, One Man’s Web This coming Sunday marks the second Sunday … Continue reading →

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COCU9A.Baptism of Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2019 by admin

(see also Year B, Baptism of Jesus and Year C, Baptism of Jesus) Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Baptise Us Christ Baptise us Christ. Baptise us into your faith. Baptise us in your communion. Baptise us … Continue reading →

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COCU3A.Advent3A

Posted on December 7, 2019 by admin

ReadingsIsaiah 35: 1-10God’s promise to restore God’s people, creating a land of peace and prosperity for them, and providing a safe and sure way for them to return home, guaranteeing their arrival in God’s Zion where they will find gladness, … Continue reading →

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COCU2A.Advent 2A

Posted on November 30, 2019 by admin

Readings:Isaiah 11:1-10: Isaiah proclaims the coming of the “shoot from the stump of Jesse” who, through God’s Spirit resting on him, will bring peace, justice, righteousness and equity to the earth.Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19: A prayer for the King to rule wisely and … Continue reading →

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COCU4A.Advent4A

Posted on November 30, 2019 by admin

ReadingsIsaiah 7: 10-16God promises a sign for King Ahaz, who is looking to Assyria for assistance with the threats of neighbouring Damascus and Samaria, that a virgin will give birth and call the child “Immanuel”, and that the enemy nations … Continue reading →

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Reign of Christ A

Posted on November 21, 2017 by admin

(see also Reign of Christ B in ‘Year B’ on this site for other resources. Also, Textweek has an incredible range of resources) In 2017, the so called Black Friday sales immediately precedes the last Sunday in the church year … Continue reading →

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COCU64A

Posted on October 15, 2017 by admin

(All Saints Day resources here) Readings (A4 in folded landscape format) RCL Readings Proper 26A Call to Worship (based on Joshua 3 reading) When we stand at the edge of fear and worry, God invites us to step into the … Continue reading →

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COCU54

Posted on August 26, 2017 by admin

Music Australian church music website linked to lectionary with music suggestions for each week. David McGregor’s lectionary based music suggestions here.  

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COCU1A.Advent1A

Posted on November 23, 2016 by admin

ReadingsIsaiah 2:1-5 A prophecy of the days when all people will seek to learn God’s ways, and God will teach them justice and peace; and an invitation to walk in God’s light.Psalm 122 A song of celebration for Jerusalem, the … Continue reading →

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Year A Proper 27, November 9, 2014

Posted on November 7, 2014 by admin

Sermon A thoughtful reflection here on the Gospel for the day – the 10 bridesmaids, by David R. Henson. (Somebody commented that this sermon is ‘an excellent and daring exposition of this parable that I’ve puzzled over at times myself. … Continue reading →

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